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Porphyria

Definition:

Porphyria is a rare group of genetic disorders that affect the production of heme, a crucial component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A group of rare genetic disorders affecting the production of heme.

Sample sentence: The doctor diagnosed her with porphyria, a condition that causes sensitivity to sunlight.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Medical condition.

Sample sentence: Porphyria can cause symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and neurological issues.

Usage 2:

Research and treatment.

Sample sentence: Scientists are studying new therapies to manage the symptoms of porphyria.

Usage 3:

Literature and pop culture.

Sample sentence: The character in the book suffered from a fictionalized form of porphyria which caused her skin to blister in sunlight.